1940's Arts & Crafts Design Small Book Cabinet
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Hand Crafted Arts & Crafts Design style small book cabinet. Made in Belgium, 1940's period
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Beech
Small Book Storage
Small Mid-Century Modern Bleached Cerused Oak Book Case
Located in Westport, CT
Petite Mid-Century Modern bleached oak limed, three shelf bookcase / display storage shelf book
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
$1,326
H 35.7 in W 24.2 in D 10 in
Antique and Rare Solid Beech Wood Three Tier Small Bookcase a.k.a. A Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
bookcase could be the perfect finish to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Beech
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Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Blue Aluminum by James Irvine
Unavailable
H 10.48 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Blue Aluminum by James Irvine
By James Irvine, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding and can be placed on a table or desk whereas the second can be fixed to the wall. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine
Unavailable
H 10.48 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Danese Milano Archivio Vivo Small Book Stand in Silver Aluminum by James Irvine
By James Irvine, Danese Milano
Located in Hicksville, NY
Archivio vivo is a bookstand that is available in two versions. The first version is freestanding and can be placed on a table or desk whereas the second can be fixed to the wall. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Small Vintage Italian Leather Faux Book Three Drawer Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small vintage Italian Faux book cabinet. Exterior covered in dark gilt tooled leather with three
Category
20th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Small Stained Walnut Two Shelf Book Case
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century small stained walnut two shelf book case.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Book Trough, Desktop, Office, Edwardian, 1910
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H 6.11 in W 11.82 in D 7.68 in
Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Book Trough, Desktop, Office, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, mahogany book trough, dating to the Edwardian
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Shelves
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Small Etagere Stand Book Shelf End Side Table
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H 43 in W 14 in D 12 in
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Small Etagere Stand Book Shelf End Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Adorable mid-20th century Louis XV French style marble top small étagère or side table. Item
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Louis XV Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Console
Located in Raleigh, NC
for book storage and small decor items. Measuring in at 62.5 inches long it’s ideal for many spaces
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood, Teak
Small Modernist Book Shelf
Located in Hanover, MA
Small walnut open book shelf clearly executed by a fan of Gio Ponti and his designs for the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Small Modernist Book Shelves
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Slightly mismatched pair of small Mid-Century Modern walnut open bookshelves possibly produced by R
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
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Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Apple Wood, Book Trough, Pokerwork, Victorian
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H 5.32 in W 12.8 in D 6.11 in
Small Antique Novel Rest, English, Apple Wood, Book Trough, Pokerwork, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique novel rest. An English, apple wood book trough with pokerwork decoration
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough
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H 35.7 in W 24.2 in D 10.2 in
Antique and Rare Mahogany Color Three Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough
Located in Lisse, NL
to a small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this timeless design could also be used in
Category
Early 20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Beech
Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak
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H 33.5 in W 22.7 in D 8.1 in
Excellent Arts & Crafts Three-Tier Small Bookcase or Book Trough of Solid Oak
Located in Lisse, NL
small area for reading, rest and relaxation. However, this timeless design could also be used in an
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Directoire Small Scale Book Matched Walnut Chest or Commode
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H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 21 in
19th Century French Directoire Small Scale Book Matched Walnut Chest or Commode
Located in Fayetteville, AR
width makes it a versatile piece for a small entryway or as a nightstand. This handsome piece found in
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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Scale Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Book Matched Walnut Commode, Chest
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H 32.5 in W 35.25 in D 18.75 in
Small Scale Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Book Matched Walnut Commode, Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
drawers features a facade of beautifully book matched walnut. Three drawers of dovetail construction fit
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
PAIR ITALIAN PAINTED CHEVET
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 19th c Painted(original paint)Italian chevet. with two doors each and small book storage on
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Small Danish Design Teak Ladies Desk with Book Storage in the Back
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H 29.14 in W 42.92 in D 24.02 in
Small Danish Design Teak Ladies Desk with Book Storage in the Back
Located in Staphorst, NL
Typical Danish teak quality desk. Three drawers and one storage with key. Extra storage in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Small Minty Book Case
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Oak "Minty" free standing Glazed Book Case. Excellent original condition. English 1930s
Category
20th Century English Bookcases
Materials
Oak
Small Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Edwardian Period Book Trough
Located in Darwen, GB
A small mahogany and satinwood inlaid Edwardian period book trough. Having a rectangular solid
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bookcases
A Small Mahogany Edwardian Period Revolving Book Table Bookcase By Shapland & Pe
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H 12.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
A Small Mahogany Edwardian Period Revolving Book Table Bookcase By Shapland & Pe
Located in Darwen, GB
A small mahogany inlaid Edwardian Period revolving table bookcase by Shapland & Petter Of
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bookcases
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in
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H 66.25 in W 35.5 in D 16.5 in
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary-desk-bookcase manufactured in
Located in San Marcos, CA
surface, cubbies, four small drawers and a display-book storage area. Excellent condition. Dimensions
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
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French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Brass, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige alabaster, brass and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 23.5"H x 15.75"W x 15.75"D Stem Length (inches)...
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
$1,326 / set
H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Brass and Opaline Glass Wall Lamps by Glashütte Limburg, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This pair of distinguished Limburg wall lamps, crafted in the 1960s, exemplifies the superior quality and precision of German workmanship. The lamp is elegantly designed with a brass...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
$2,579
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 11.82 in
A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault, Rene Gabriel
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare 1950s wall-mounted secretary desk in the French Reconstruction style. Crafted from solid oak and oak veneer, this piece combines elegance and functionality. Its drop-down fron...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Oak Art Deco Modernist Open Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist open bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak and original oak veneered base with original macassar ebony veneer. In very goo...
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Macassar, Oak
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
$8,590
H 79.93 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm H39" x W46...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Birch
Rare Russel Wright American Modern bookshelf for Conant Ball
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Rare Bookshelf from the American Modern series. Designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball. Maple Constr...
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Vintage 1930s Bookcases
Materials
Maple
Pair Modernist Gouffe Cerused Oak Wall Shelf Deco, 1930s, France
$15,000 / set
H 17 in W 47 in D 12 in
Pair Modernist Gouffe Cerused Oak Wall Shelf Deco, 1930s, France
By Maison Gouffé
Located in New York, NY
Pair Gouffe cerused oak wall shelf deco, 1930s, France Beautiful cerused wall shelf with an interesting shape. The shelf is a good example of timeless design. This shelf was part o...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Shelves
Materials
Oak
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
$99,500
H 27.17 in W 116.93 in D 51.19 in
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc '6999' Sofa in Mohair and Walnut
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc, sofa, model '6999', reupholstered in “Bold” by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, made 1950s This mid-century modern sofa, designed by Vladim...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
$68,000
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet - A fine French Mid-Century rectangular desk and lamp, with a black lacquered metal base, pivoting leather covered drawer, saddle-stitched leather mail holder, briefca...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century World Globe Ice Bucket on a Wooden Stand
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in Dm 8.75 in
Italian Mid Century World Globe Ice Bucket on a Wooden Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Italian ice bucket in the shape of a world globe The ice bucket has a brass finial and a wooden base with a diameter of 7.4 inches. It's a beautiful and elegant piece that ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage MCM Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers
$3,295
H 73.5 in W 17 in D 29.5 in
Vintage MCM Free Standing Room Divider Wall Unit Cabinet with 3-Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
A remarkable Mid Century Modern walnut wood, upright, vertical, single bay freestanding unit. Wall unit features gorgeous walnut wood tones and grain, upper shelf cabinet compartment...
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Set of Twelve Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Napkin Ring Holders, USA, 1970s
Unavailable|$630 / set
H 2.25 in W 3 in D 1 in
Set of Twelve Dorothy Thorpe Pretzel Napkin Ring Holders, USA, 1970s
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 Mid Century pretzel napkin ring holders rendered in bent tubular clear acrylic lucite in the form of a pretzel, by Dorothy Thorpe, USA, 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
Country Estate Revolving Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
A Country Estate Revolving Bookcase from Niagara Furniture with full grain leather top with a shaped molding surround, over top three dovetailed drawers and numerous supported storag...
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André Sornay Sideboard, Vintage Wood Credenza, Functional Design, 1950
$40,986
H 72.84 in W 108.67 in D 17.33 in
André Sornay Sideboard, Vintage Wood Credenza, Functional Design, 1950
By Andre Sornay
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Really scarce sideboard by André Sornay with amazing construction and many details. Very functionnal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
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Small Book Storage For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of small book storage for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of small book storage you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of small book storage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of small book storage that is appealing in its simplicity, but Danese Milano and James Irvine produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Small Book Storage?
A piece of small book storage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,175, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $2,595.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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